Ana Mercedes Hoyos

Ana Mercedes Hoyos (1942, 2014) was a celebrated Colombian painter known for her vibrant, richly colored works that explored Afro-Caribbean culture, identity, and the traditions of the Colombian Pacific coast. Her iconic series depicting market vendors and women of the Palenque community, rendered in bold geometric compositions and luminous palettes, brought global attention to Afro-Colombian heritage and social themes. She is considered one of the most important Latin American artists of the 20th century, with works held in major international collections.